KR20100113142A - Terminal device with display function - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a terminal apparatus having a display function that can invalidate only a desired operation key and can perform the invalid operation simply.
When the mode is switched to the predetermined function mode by operating the jog dial 7, the image of the function mode converted on the display surface 2 is displayed on the basis of the image signal from the display control unit 110. The bar 6 is initially located at the boundary BL between the content area R1 and the operation area R2. When the jog dial 7 is operated by the user, whereby the bar 6 moves from the boundary BL to a predetermined position in the operation area R2, the CPU 100 causes the bar 6 to be moved. It is determined that the position has moved. Then, the CPU 100 detects the new position of the bar 6 and sets a setting to invalidate the operation on the operation key located between the bar 6 and the boundary BL.

Description

Terminal device with display function {TERMINAL DEVICE WITH DISPLAY FUNCTION}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a terminal apparatus having a display function, and is particularly suitable for use in a portable terminal apparatus such as a cellular phone or a personal digital assistant (PDA).

In recent years, in portable terminal devices such as mobile phones and PDAs, a user can perform various operations by arranging a touch panel on a display surface and pressing a manipulation key displayed on the display surface with a finger or a touch pen. Doing.

However, since the touch panel responds to weak pressurization, it is easy to receive operation not intended by the user. For this reason, there existed a problem that an apparatus was easy to malfunction.

In order to solve such a problem, it is possible to use a configuration in which a switch unit capable of appropriately converting whether to input or invalidate an input of an input unit (operation key) is provided.

However, in the above configuration, only operation keys that interfere with operation cannot be invalidated, and convenience in use was not always good.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a terminal apparatus having a display function capable of invalidating only an operation of a desired operation key and easily performing the invalid operation.

In view of the above problems, the present invention has the following features.

A terminal apparatus having a display function according to the first aspect of the present invention is a display control unit that divides a display unit and a display area of the display unit into a first display area and a second display area, and displays an image corresponding to each of these areas. And a plurality of operation keys displayed on the second display area, a mover displayed on the display area and movable in an arrangement direction of the first display area and the second display area, and for moving the mover. And a first control unit and a function control unit for invalidating the operation of the operation key between the stop position of the mover in the arrangement direction and the first display area.

A terminal apparatus having a display function according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a display section, an area divider for dividing a display area of the display part into a first display area and a second display area, and a second display area. A display control unit for displaying a plurality of operation keys, a mover displayed on the display area and movable in an arrangement direction of the first display area and the second display area, a first operation unit for moving the mover, And a function control unit for invalidating the operation of the operation key displayed between the mover and the first display area when the mover stops after the mover has moved by the first operation unit.

The program according to the third aspect of the present invention divides a display area into a first display area and a second display area, displays a plurality of operation keys on the second display area, and further includes the first display area and the first display area. A computer in a terminal apparatus having a display function for displaying a mover movable in an arrangement direction of two display areas on the display area, when the mover stops after moving the mover in the second display area; The function of invalidating the operation of the operation keys displayed between the display areas is provided.

The program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is an operation key located between a boundary between the mobile device and the display area when the mobile device stops after moving the display area of the operation key to a computer in a terminal apparatus having a display function. This is to give a function to invalidate the operation.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a mobile telephone according to an embodiment;
2 is a diagram showing a double-sided display of television mode and mail mode in the cellular phone according to the embodiment;
3 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the mobile telephone according to the embodiment;
4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the key operation invalidation processing in the mobile telephone according to the embodiment;
5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when a key operation invalid operation is performed in a mail mode in the mobile telephone according to the embodiment;
6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of another key operation invalidation process in the mobile phone according to the embodiment;
7 is a diagram showing the configuration of a setting table used for other key operation invalidation processing in the mobile phone according to the embodiment;
8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when a key operation invalidation operation is performed in the telephone mode in the mobile phone according to the embodiment;
9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when an operation of invalidating a key operation is performed in the television mode in the mobile phone according to the embodiment.
However, the drawings are for illustration only and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of this invention is described with reference to drawings.

In addition, in embodiment shown below, the liquid crystal display 600 is corresponded to the "display part" described in the Claim, and the content area | region R1 and the operation area | region R2 are respectively the "first display area | region described in Claim. And "second display area". In addition, the display control unit 110 corresponds to the "display control unit" and the "region division unit" described in the claims, and the memory 700 corresponds to the "storage unit" described in the claims. In addition, the "function control part" described in the claims is realized as a function imparted to the CPU 100 by a control program stored in the memory 700. In addition, the bar 6 corresponds to the "mover" described in the claims, and the jog dial 7 corresponds to the "first operation part", "second operation part" and "third operation part" described in the claims. In addition, rotating, pushing, etc. the jog dial 7 corresponds to operation in the said 1st, 2nd, 3rd operation part. In addition, the transmission key (K1), character input key (K2), communication communication (K3), communication end key (K4), ten key (K5), channel feed key (K6), channel number key ( K7) and volume key K8 correspond to "operation keys" described in claims.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile phone according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 (a), 1 (b), and 1 (c) are a front view, a right side view, and a rear view of the cellular phone, respectively.

With reference to FIG. 1, the mobile telephone of this embodiment is provided with the cabinet 1 which comprises the outer periphery. The cabinet 1 has a rectangular shape that is vertically long when viewed from the front. The display surface 2 is arrange | positioned in the front of the cabinet 1 substantially over the whole surface. The display surface 2 has a vertically long rectangular shape similar to the cabinet 1.

The display surface 2 is comprised by the liquid crystal panel 3. In front of the liquid crystal panel 3, the touch panel 4 is arrange | positioned. The touch panel 4 detects a position on the display surface 2 pressed by the user and outputs a signal (position signal) corresponding to the position. The protective panel 5 is arrange | positioned in front of the touch panel 4. The protective panel 5 protects the touch panel 4 from being damaged. On the surface of the protective panel 5, the longitudinal grooves 5a and the horizontal grooves 5b are formed in a lattice shape in the lower region thereof. When a letter or symbol indicating a function is displayed in the rectangular area S surrounded by these grooves 5a and 5b, the rectangular area S becomes one operation key (soft key) for performing various operations. In addition, when the operation area | region R2 demonstrated later is set to the area | region without the rectangular area S, in the area | region without the rectangular area S, for example, the character of a function is enclosed by a square line. And the like, and display of operation keys for knowing the boundary with adjacent functions.

On the display surface 2, a bar 6 extending in the horizontal direction is displayed. The bar 6 divides the display area of the display surface 2 into two upper and lower screen areas. The area above the bar 6 becomes the content area R1, and the area below the bar 6 becomes the operation area R2. In the content area R1, various contents such as a television image, a photo, and text are displayed. In addition, various operation keys are displayed in the operation area R2. The bar 6 can be moved up and down in the display area by the operation of the jog dial 7.

The jog dial 7 is provided in the center part of the back surface of the cabinet 1, and rotates up and down. When the jog dial 7 rotates upward, the bar 6 moves upward, and when the jog dial 7 rotates downward, the bar 6 moves downward. The jog dial 7 also moves in the forward and backward directions and functions as a push button.

R buttons 8 and L buttons 9 are disposed on the left and right sides of the jog dial 7, respectively. By these R button 8 and L button 9, the operation for performing a fixed process can be performed.

Inside the cabinet 1, the camera module 10 is arrange | positioned at the upper part. The imaging lens 10a and the flash portion 10b of the camera module 10 face outward from the rear surface of the cabinet 1.

In this mobile phone, by fixing the bar 6 to a predetermined position, it is possible to convert to various image modes (telephone mode, mail mode, television mode, music mode, internet mode, camera mode, etc.).

For this reason, a plurality of fixed positions (for example, L1 to L6) are set on the display surface 2 in the vertical direction. For example, the user operates the jog dial 7 to move the bar 6 to the fixed position L5, and moves the jog dial 7 while the bar 6 is at the fixed position L5. When pressed for a short time (short press), an image of the television mode is displayed. Further, when the bar 6 is moved to the fixed position L6 and the jog dial 7 is pressed shortly, the image in the television mode is converted into the image in the mail mode. In the images of these functional modes, the bar 6 at the beginning of the conversion becomes the boundary BL between the content area R1 and the operation area R2.

2 (a) shows an example of screen display in the television mode. 2B shows an example of the screen display in the mail mode. In the television mode, as shown in Fig. 2A, video content is displayed in the content area R1, and a plurality of operation keys for operations related to video display are displayed in the operation area R2. In the mail mode, as shown in Fig. 2B, input characters and the like are displayed in the content area R1, and operation keys for inputting or transmitting and receiving mail are displayed in the operation area R2.

3 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the mobile phone according to the present embodiment. In addition to the components described with reference to FIG. 1, the cellular phone includes a CPU 100, a TV module 200, a microphone 300, a panel speaker 400, a communication processing unit 500, a liquid crystal display 600, and a memory 700. ), A battery 800, and a power supply unit 900.

The TV module 200 includes a TV tuner and the like. The TV module 200 converts radio waves such as terrestrial digital broadcast waves and terrestrial analog broadcast waves received through the antenna 210 into video signals and sends them to the CPU 100.

The camera module 10 includes an imaging element 10c in addition to the imaging lens 10a and the flash unit 10b. The imaging lens 10a forms an image of a subject on the imaging element 10c. The imaging element 10c is, for example, made of a CCD, generates an imaging signal according to the introduced image, and sends it to the CPU 100.

The microphone 300 converts the voice signal into an electrical signal and sends the same to the CPU 100. The panel speaker 400 reproduces the audio signal from the CPU 100 as audio.

The communication processing unit 500 converts an audio signal, an image signal, a text signal, and the like from the CPU 100 into a wireless signal, transmits the signal to the base station via the antenna 510, and receives the signal via the antenna 510. The wireless signal is converted into an audio signal, an image signal, a text signal, and the like, and sent to the CPU 100.

The liquid crystal display 600 includes the liquid crystal panel 3 and a backlight device (not shown) serving as a light source of the liquid crystal panel 3, and the liquid crystal panel 3 is driven by a driving signal from the CPU 100. Display an image on the screen.

The memory 700 includes a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). Among them, a control program for operating the CPU 100, table information referred to by the control program, and the like are stored in the ROM. For example, a table in which the fixed position of the bar 6 is associated with the function mode is stored as table information. In the ROM, the first setting table and the second setting table described later are stored.

The RAM stores image data taken by the camera module 10, image data introduced from the outside via the communication processing unit 500, text data (mail data), and the like in a predetermined file format. In addition, the video contents (television programs, movies, etc.) acquired from the outside by the TV module 200 or the communication processing unit 500 are stored in the RAM.

The battery 800 is for supplying electric power to each part of the cellular phone other than the CPU 100 and the CPU 100, and is made of a secondary battery. The battery 800 is connected to the power supply unit 900.

The power supply unit 900 converts the voltage of the battery 800 into a voltage having a magnitude required for each of the components and supplies the voltage to the components. In addition, the power supply unit 900 supplies power supplied to the battery 800 via an input unit (not shown) of an external power source to charge the battery 800. The power supply unit 900 is provided with a voltage detector 910. The voltage detector 910 detects a voltage of the battery 800 and sends it to the CPU 100.

The CPU 100 controls each unit in accordance with the control program and the table information stored in the memory 700 (ROM). For example, the CPU 100 responds to input signals from the touch panel 4, the jog dial 7, the R button 8, the L button 9, the microphone 300, the imaging element 10c, and the like. Based on this, the control signal is outputted to the panel speaker 400, the liquid crystal display 600, and the like, thereby executing processing in various functional modes. The CPU 100 also determines the remaining amount of the battery 800 based on the voltage signal from the voltage detector 910. In addition, the CPU 100 performs processing for causing the liquid crystal display 600 to display various images in various functional modes.

In addition, of the control processing functions imparted to the CPU 100 by the control program, the processing function (display processing function) for the liquid crystal display 600 is called, in particular, the "display control unit 110". It is assumed in the CPU 100 of 3.

The display control unit 110 generates an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 600 in a memory (not shown) serving as a work area prepared in the CPU 100, and displays an image signal (RGB signal) for displaying the generated image. ) Is output to the liquid crystal display 600. In addition, the display control unit 110 stores the image data sent from the imaging element 10c, the image data stored in the memory 700, and the image data received via the TV module 200 or the communication processing unit 500 (video content). ) And the like. An image signal (RGB signal) is generated from the introduced image data, and the generated image signal is output to the liquid crystal display 600. An image (video) corresponding to an image signal is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3, that is, the display surface 2 of the liquid crystal display 600.

As described above, when the jog dial 7 is operated, the amount of operation is determined in the CPU 100. And based on this, the image signal is sent from the display control part 110, and the bar 6 displayed on the display surface 2 moves by the operation amount.

In addition, in the mobile telephone of this embodiment, various operations are performed mainly by the touch panel type operation keys arranged in the operation region R2. Since the touch panel 4 responds to weak pressurization, it is easy to receive operation which the user does not intend. For this reason, for example, when a mail sentence is input with a character input key, a user's finger may touch other operation keys adjacent to the character input key, and there is a possibility that other processing may be performed. In addition, when the cellular phone is placed in a pocket or a bag, something may touch the operation key and cause a malfunction.

Thus, in the present embodiment, key operation invalidation processing for invalidating the operation of the operation key in accordance with the user's operation is performed to prevent malfunction of the device due to an operation not intended by the user.

4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the key operation invalidation process. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when a key operation invalidation operation is performed in the mail mode.

Based on FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the operation is demonstrated. As described above, when the mode is converted to the predetermined function mode by operating the jog dial 7, the image of the function mode converted on the display surface 2 is displayed based on the image signal from the display control unit 110 ( S1). For example, in the mail mode, the image shown in Fig. 2B shown earlier is displayed. The bar 6 is initially located at the boundary BL between the content area R1 and the operation area R2 (see Fig. 2 (b)).

When the jog dial 7 is operated by the user, whereby the bar 6 moves from the boundary BL to a predetermined position in the operation area R2, the CPU 100 moves to the position of the bar 6. It is determined that has moved (S2: YES). Then, the CPU 100 detects the new position of the bar 6 and sets to invalidate the operation for the operation key located between the bar 6 and the boundary BL (the key invalid area) ( S3).

For example, as shown in Fig. 5A, when the bar 6 is located between the transmission key K1 and the character input key K2, the character input key K2, such as the transmission key K1, is used. ), The operation keys above are invalidated, and the character input key K2 becomes valid. Thereby, the user can input a mail document by the character input key K2. For this reason, when a character is input, for example, when a user tries to press the character input key K2 of "あ", and an accidentally touches the transmission key K1 on it, a mail is accidentally sent. There is no

As shown in Fig. 5B, when the bar 6 moves to the bottom of the operation area R2, the entire operation area R2 becomes a key invalid area, and all operation keys become invalid. Here, when the bar 6 is located in the middle of the arrangement area of the 16 character input keys K2, only the character input keys K2 in the key invalidation area become invalid. However, even if a part of the character input key K2 is invalidated, it does not have much meaning. Therefore, when a part of the character input key K2 becomes a key invalid area, all the character input keys K2 may be made invalid. Alternatively, all the character input keys K2 may be invalidated as all the character input keys K2 become the key invalid areas. In other words, when operation keys of the same function are arranged in groups, it is preferable to invalidate them in groups.

Next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not an operation to prohibit the movement of the bar 6 has been performed (S4). For example, the user can operate such a prohibition of movement by pressing the jog dial 7 for a long time (by long pressing). If it is judged that the movement prohibition operation of the bar 6 has been performed (S4: YES), the CPU 100 sets to prohibit the movement of the bar 6 by the operation of the jog dial 7 (S5). Based on this setting, the display control unit 110 prevents the bar 6 from moving in the display area even when the jog dial 7 is operated. Thus, for example, when the user inserts a mobile phone into a bag or a pocket or the like, the operation is prohibited by moving the bar 6 in a state where all operation keys are invalidated. Even if the dial 7 is inadvertently moved, the invalid range of the operation keys does not change, preventing malfunction of the apparatus.

Next, when the movement prohibition operation of the bar 6 is not performed (S4: NO) and the mode conversion operation is performed by briefly pressing the jog dial 7 as described above (S6: YES), the CPU 100 Sets the setting for converting the image to the function mode according to the position of the bar 6 at this time (S7). Thereby, the image of a new function mode is displayed on the display surface 2 based on the image signal from the display control part 110. FIG.

In the present embodiment, the invalid area of the operation key is defined by the boundary BL between the content area R1 and the operation area R2 and the bar 6, and only the operation of the operation key in the invalid area. Is invalidated. Therefore, the user can invalidate the operation keys unnecessary for the operation at that time and make the operation keys valid, so that the user can perform the necessary operations smoothly while preventing malfunctions due to unintentional operation. .

In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the desired operation key can be invalidated only by performing the movement operation of the bar 6, the invalidation operation of the key can be performed easily.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the movement of the bar 6 can be prohibited by the user's operation, the bar 6 does not move even if an operation of moving the bar 6 by mistake is performed. Thus, for example, even when all keys are invalidated, even if the jog dial 7 is operated undesirably in a pocket or a bag, the keys do not return to a valid state, and smoothly avoids malfunction due to unwanted operation. can do.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the mover is shared as a marker for changing the function mode, the operation can be simplified, and the operability of the device can be improved.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, In addition, embodiment of this invention can be variously changed suitably within the range of the technical idea shown to the Claim. . For example, it can be changed as follows.

That is, as described below, when one operation key is used for execution of a plurality of functions, even if the operation key is invalidated, the operation by the operation key becomes effective for some functions (operation Configuration may be implemented). In this way, the necessary functions can be executed without canceling the invalid operation of the operation keys, thereby increasing convenience.

In addition, when the invalid operation of the operation key is performed, the configuration may be such that the setting of the function associated with the operation key is changed. In this way, the setting of functions and the like associated with each other can be changed by invalidating any key, so that the convenience of the device can be further improved.

6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of another key operation invalidation process. 7 is a figure which shows the structure of the setting table used for another key operation invalidation process. 8 is a figure which shows the example of a screen display when the operation of invalidating a key operation was performed in the telephone mode.

Based on FIGS. 6-8, the operation is demonstrated. As in the above embodiment, when an image of a predetermined function mode is displayed on the display surface 2 (S11), the CPU 100 determines whether or not the position of the bar 6 has moved (S12). If it is determined that the position of the bar 6 has been moved (S12: YES), the CPU 100 detects a new position of the bar 6, and operates an operation key located between the bar 6 and the boundary BL. The invalid operation is executed in accordance with the first setting table stored in the memory 700 (S13).

For example, as shown in Fig. 8A, in the telephone mode, when the bar 6 is located between the open call K3 and the ten key K5, open the call K3 or call. The operation key above the ten key K5, such as the end key K4, becomes an invalidation candidate.

In the first setting table, as shown in Fig. 7A, when the operation key becomes an invalidation candidate for each function mode, a setting is made to enable or disable the function assigned to the operation key. If only one function is assigned to one operation key, that function becomes invalid. On the other hand, when two or more functions are assigned to one operation key, it may be set to be valid depending on the function. For example, in the telephone mode, when call initiation K3 becomes an invalidation candidate, the call function to make a call is invalid for the operation of call initiation K3, and the call in function to answer the call is invalid. do.

The CPU 100 also changes the setting of the predetermined function in accordance with the second setting table stored in the memory 700 (S14). That is, in the second setting table, as shown in Fig. 7B, when the operation key becomes an invalidation candidate, it is prescribed how to change the setting of the predetermined function accordingly. For example, as described above, when the call opener K3 becomes an invalidation candidate, a setting is made to invalidate the any answer function. Moreover, the setting which invalidates the call function by other than call opening K3 is made. The annie key function is a function in which a call is initiated even when an operation key is pressed when an incoming call is received.

In this way, when the key invalidation area is set as shown in Fig. 8A, the user cannot make a phone call even when the call is initiated K3. On the other hand, when a call is received, it is possible to answer the call by operating the call opener K3. Thereby, even if operation of the telephone call opening K3 is invalid, it is possible to receive a telephone call without performing the operation of invalidation upon reception.

In addition, even if annie answer function is set in advance, this function becomes invalid, so that a call can be answered by operating an operation key other than the call open (K3) (for example, a valid ten key (K5)). There will be no. As a result, even when the cellular phone is put in a bag or the like, it is difficult to inadvertently make a call start operation due to an impact or the like at the time of an incoming call, and it is possible to prevent a call state from being accidentally made. In addition, since the call function by other than call start K3 is also invalid, it is impossible to make a call even with a call key K3 and a different operation key (for example, a phone book function).

In addition, in this state, all operations on the operation keys in the key invalidation area, such as the call termination key K5, are not accepted (the function based on the operation keys is not executed).

As shown in Fig. 8B, when the bar 6 is moved to the bottom of the operation area R2, and the entire operation area R2 is set as a key invalid area, the operation of the ten key K4 is shown. All will not be accepted.

Next, in the state where invalid operation of the operation key is performed in this manner, as in the above embodiment, when the movement prohibition operation of the bar 6 is performed (S15: YES), the CPU 100 moves the bar 6. Setting to prohibit the operation is made (S16). When the mode conversion operation is made (S17: YES), the CPU 100 is converted into an image of a new function mode based on the position of the bar 6 (S18).

9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when an operation for invalidating a key operation is performed in the television mode. As the television mode, as shown in Fig. 9 (a), the normal mode in which the content area R1 is small so that the television video is vertically small and the content area R1 is shown in Fig. 9 (b). A wide mode in which a cursor and a television image are displayed large horizontally is prepared.

In the image of the normal mode, for example, two types of operation keys having a channel selection function are displayed in the operation region R2. One is a channel feed key K6, which is a feed key with a larger number and a smaller feed key. By operating this channel feed key K6, the channels are sent in sequence. The other is a channel number key K7, which is six number keys corresponding to a representative channel. By pressing the channel number key K7, the channel of the number can be selected directly.

In this normal mode image, as shown in Fig. 9A, when the bar 6 is moved under the channel feed key K6, the operation on the channel feed key K6 becomes invalid. At this time, if the channel setting function invalidated by the channel number key K7 is made when the channel feed key K6 becomes an invalidation candidate in the above-described second setting table, the bar 6 is thus made. By moving under the channel feed key K6, the operation of the channel number key K7 is also invalid. In this way, even if the bar 6 is not moved below the channel number key K7, it is possible to set a state in which channel selection cannot be performed. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 9A, even if the channel feed key K6 and the channel number key K7 are arranged apart, another operation key, here, the volume key K8, is arranged between these operation keys. The operation of this operation key does not have to be invalidated.

Next, in the wide mode image shown in Fig. 9B, when the volume key K8 enters the key invalid area, the operation of the volume key K8 becomes invalid. At this time, if the volume setting K8 becomes an invalidation candidate in the second setting table, if the audio output function is set to be invalid, that is, the audio is removed, the audio output is changed by moving the bar 6 in this manner. Is stopped. In this way, the sound can be easily removed as necessary while keeping the volume in the original state.

In the example of Fig. 9A, when the operation of the channel feed key K6 becomes invalid, the operation of the channel number key K7 becomes invalid. However, when these operation keys are arranged upside down, the channel If the operation of the number key K7 is invalid, the operation of the channel feed key K6 may be invalidated. In addition, when the operation of the volume key K8 becomes invalid, the predetermined volume may be set in advance.

In addition, in the said embodiment, although the bar 6 is operated by the jog dial 7, it is not limited to this, You may make it move the bar by operation of the touchscreen 4. In this case, the user can move the bar 6 up and down by touching the position of the bar 6 with a finger and moving the finger up and down in the state. In addition, when the bar 6 moves above the operation key, the operation key is in a state of being pressed by a finger. Thus, when the bar 6 is moved, the operation of the operation key is invalidated, whereby the operation key can be prevented from being accepted by mistake.

In addition, in the above embodiment, it is possible to set the mode change and the prohibition of movement of the bar 6 by pressing the jog dial 7 shortly or long, but regardless of the pressing time of the jog dial 7, Depending on where the bar 6 is located, the mode may be changed and the bar 6 may be prohibited from moving. Specifically, if the jog dial 7 is pressed while the bar 6 is at the bottom of the operating area R2, the movement of the bar 7 is prohibited, and the bar 6 is positioned at the middle of the operating area R2 ( When the jog dial 7 is pressed while in the fixed position, mode switching may be performed.

In general, the movement of the bar 6 is prohibited in many cases where a mobile telephone is not used, and in this case, all operation keys are often invalidated. Therefore, in most cases, when the bar 6 is at the bottom of the operating area R2 and the movement is prohibited, it is considered that the object is achieved. On the other hand, since the lowermost part is not the fixed position for changing the mode, the mode cannot be changed when the bar 6 is at the lowermost part. Therefore, it is sufficient if the mode can be changed when the bar 6 is at the position (fixed position) in the middle of the operation region R2.

In this way, the prohibition of movement of the bar 6 is often made when the bar 6 is at the bottom of the operation area R2. In addition, mode conversion is performed by the bar 6 being positioned in the middle of the operation area R2. It is necessary when it is in (fixed position). Therefore, as described above, when the jog dial 7 is pressed when the bar 6 is at the bottom of the operating area R2, the movement of the bar 7 is inhibited, and the bar 6 moves to the operating area R2. Even if the jog dial 7 is pressed while the vehicle is in the middle position (fixed position), the mode can be changed. In most cases, the user's request can be met.

In this case, since it is not necessary to change the processing in accordance with the press time of the jog dial 7, the processing can be simplified. In addition, since the user does not have to worry about the pressing time of the jog dial 7 individually, the operation can be simplified.

In the mail mode, when a new mail is sent while the operation key for transitioning to the list of received mails is invalid, the operation key may be accepted. In this way, new mail can be confirmed quickly.

In addition, in the said embodiment, the operation part for the movement operation | movement of the bar 6, the movement prohibition operation of the bar 6, and the mode conversion operation is all made into the jog dial 7. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be different operation units. For example, it is conceivable to use the R button 8 as the operation unit for the mode switching operation, and the L button 9 as the operation unit for the bar prohibition operation.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the mover of this invention is made into the image of the bar 6 extended to the whole width of the display surface 2, it is not limited to this, For example, of a horizontal arrow You may make another image, such as an image.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the control program for performing a key invalidation process (FIG. 6) and the table information (FIG. 7) used for this were preinstalled in the memory 700 (ROM) in a mobile telephone, these The control program and the table information may be downloaded from a web site or the like via the communication processing unit 500 and stored in the memory 700, or a storage medium such as a memory card holding the control program and the table information may be used. By attaching to the cellular phone, these control programs and table information may be introduced into the cellular phone.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the table which associated the fixed position of the bar 6 and the function mode is memorize | stored in the memory 700 (ROM), and the fixed position of the bar 6 is changed at the time of a mode conversion operation, Based on this table, the display screen is converted into an image of a corresponding function mode, but, for example, the entire display area of the display surface 2 is divided into two areas by the fixed position of the bar 6. In the memory 700, a table relating the ratios of the respective areas and the function modes at the time of storing them is stored in the memory 700. In the mode conversion operation, the display screen is converted into an image of the corresponding function mode based on this table. You may also In other words, the "remembering the location of the mover and the function mode in association with" in the claims is not only a form in which the location and function mode of the mover are directly related to each other, but also the ratio of each area when the display area is divided by the mover. It also includes a form of storing the function mode indirectly related to the position of the mover, such as storing the function mode in association with each other.

In addition, various changes are possible for embodiment of this invention suitably within the range of the technical idea shown in the Claim.

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In a terminal apparatus having a display function,
With display part,
A display control unit for dividing the display area of the display unit into a first display area and a second display area and displaying an image corresponding to each of these areas;
A plurality of operation keys displayed on the second display area;
A mover displayed on the display area and movable in an arrangement direction of the first display area and the second display area;
A first operation unit for moving the mover,
And a function controller for invalidating the operation of the operation key between the stop position of the mover in the arrangement direction and the first display area. The method of claim 1,
It is provided with the 2nd operation part for performing the operation which prohibits the movement of the said mover,
And the display control unit prohibits the movement of the mover in accordance with the operation of the second operation unit. The method of claim 1,
A third operation unit for performing an operation for switching the function mode,
A storage unit for storing the position of the mover in association with a function mode;
The display control unit displays an image according to a function mode corresponding to the position of the mover in each area when the display area is divided by the mover according to the operation of the third operation unit. Terminal device with function. The method of claim 1,
A third operation unit for performing an operation for switching the function mode,
And a storage unit that stores the ratio of each area when the display area is divided by the mover and the function mode.
The display control unit displays, according to the operation of the third operation unit, an image according to a function mode corresponding to the ratio in each area when the display area is divided by the mover. Terminal equipment. The method of claim 1,
And the function control unit validates a part of the functions assigned to the operation key while the operation key is invalid. The method of claim 1,
A table in which a function for changing a setting when the operation key is invalidated corresponds to the operation key;
And the function control unit changes the function corresponding to the key invalidated by the movement of the mover based on the table. In a terminal apparatus having a display function,
With display part,
An area divider for dividing the display area of the display unit into a first display area and a second display area;
A display control unit which displays a plurality of operation keys in the second display area;
A mover displayed on the display area and movable in an arrangement direction of the first display area and the second display area;
A first operation unit for moving the mover,
And a function controller for invalidating the operation of the operation key displayed between the mover and the first display area when the mover stops after the mover moves by the first operation unit. Terminal device with display function. The method of claim 7, wherein
And a second operation portion for performing an operation to prohibit the movement of the mover. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the function control unit validates some of the functions assigned to the operation key while the operation key is invalid. The method of claim 7, wherein
And a table corresponding to the operation key for changing a setting when the operation key is invalidated.
And the function control unit changes the function corresponding to the key invalidated by the movement of the mover based on the table. A mover that divides a display area into a first display area and a second display area, displays a plurality of operation keys on the second display area, and is movable in the arrangement direction of the first display area and the second display area. In a computer in a terminal device having a display function to display in the display area,
And a function of invalidating an operation of an operation key displayed between the mover and the first display area when the mover stops after moving in the second display area. In a computer in a terminal device having a display function,
And a function of invalidating an operation of an operation key between a boundary between the mover and the display area when the mover stops after moving the display area of the operation key.

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